The Allianz Arena, home to Bayern Munich, was the setting for a tragic incident during Sunday’s Nations League final between Spain and Portugal.
A fatal accident occurred when a fan fell from the stands, resulting in his death.
The individual, a resident of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district in Bavaria, fell from the middle tier, landing in the lower tier before ultimately coming to rest on a staircase within the media area.
Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Munich police have launched an investigation; however, initial findings indicate no evidence of foul play.
Portugal emerged victorious over Spain, winning 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
UEFA released a statement expressing their condolences: “Despite the best efforts of the medical team, the person sadly passed away at 00:06. Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”
Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, offered his deepest condolences, stating, “I want to express my deepest sympathy; the death of a fan reminds us of life’s priorities.”
Similarly, a spokesperson for Portugal acknowledged the tragedy, noting that the death “casts a shadow on our victory,” while Portugal’s coach, Roberto Martinez, described the news as “extremely sad”.